51 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr
51 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr is in York University Heights. A 32‑storey building with 1,138 homes and shops is under review 214 m away.
Data as of Nov 12, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 32-storey building with 1,138 homes and shops is under review, 214 m away.
- Assaults, break-ins, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in York University Heights were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 51 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr
1 planning proposal within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 132-storey building · 1,138 homes and shops1881 Steeles Ave W · 214 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built1,138 homes91,736 m² of floor space
City planners have been reviewing it since 2019. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment application for the proposal of one 12 storey, one 14 storey and two 32 storey buildings. The proposal would have 1,138 residential units, 3,366 m² of commercial retail space fronting onto both Steeles Avenue West…File 19 262484 NNY 06 OZ · submitted Dec 17, 2019 · City record and how to comment
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 51 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr
Police recorded 16 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's fewer than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
York University Heights compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thefts over $5,000 | 4 near this address | 194% higher179 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 4 near this address | 182% higher634 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 2 near this address | 98% higher375 vs 190 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 4 near this address | 66% higher1,274 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Robberies | 2 near this address | 63% higher128 vs 79 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 5, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for York University Heights
Traffic safety
5 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved pedestrians and 2 were fatal. Most were on Steeles Ave W and Gerry Fitzgerald Dr. York University Heights has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Steeles Ave W at Gerry Fitzgerald Dr · Pedestrian, killed · Mar 6, 2026 · 300 m
- Steeles Ave W at Gerry Fitzgerald Dr · Passenger, seriously injured · Sep 19, 2024 · 311 m
- Dufferin St at Gerry Fitzgerald Dr · Driver, killed · Aug 12, 2022 · 221 m
- 1875 Steeles Ave W · Driver, seriously injured · Jan 20, 2022 · 414 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | York University Heights, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 21 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 60 | Higher than most |
| Thefts from vehicles | 3 | 350 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
03Getting around from 51 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr
The nearest subway station is York University (Line 1), 2.6 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 8 TTC stops served by the 60, 105 and 960 buses, with about 1,460 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Downsview Park GO, 3.5 km away, with 31 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 31 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 18, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 401 | 3.7 | about typical |
| 105 | 105 | 1.8 | fewer than most routes |
| 960 | 627 | 6.9 | more than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
04Schools and child care near 51 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Feb 3, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection Feb 11, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 51 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr
There are no parks within 500 m. The nearest pool is Antibes Community Centre, 2.0 km away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Hidden Trail Park · outdoor ping pong/table tennis, playground · 506 Hidden Trl · 1051 m
- Festival Park · 200 Fisherville Rd · 1059 m
- G. Ross Lord Park · cricket pitch field, dog off-leash area, firepit, picnic site · 4801 Dufferin St · 1090 m
- Rockford Park · basketball court, outdoor dry pad, playground, tennis court · 70 Rockford Rd · 1419 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
06The building at 51 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr
There are no building orders, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 51 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 24 on record
- Garbage and waste, opened Sep 25, 2026: closed
- Property standards, opened Sep 25, 2025: closed
- Property standards, opened Sep 25, 2025: order issued · order or notice issued Sep 29, 2025
- Property standards, opened Jul 20, 2025: closed
- Garbage and waste, opened Jun 26, 2025: closed
Source: Municipal Licensing and Standards investigations · complaints and the City’s follow-up
Permit history: 12 projects from 24 permits
- Other Temporary Tents · completed Oct 14, 2026
To erect a tent for a seasonal garden centre from April 15 to July 15, 2025. · Permit 25 134599 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Oct 31, 2024
Install a new garden centre with tent structure operate between April 15 and July 15 2024 · Permit 24 134729 - Interior Alterations · completed Jan 16, 2024
Security Gates for Real Canadian Superstore · Permit 23 159603 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Oct 31, 2024
Install a new garden centre with tent structure operate between April 15 and July 15 · Permit 23 118885 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Mar 10, 2023
Proposal for a tent and shade structure for a temporary garden centre - "Loblaws" to be erected April 15, 2022 and dismantled July 15, 2022. · Permit 22 119893 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Oct 30, 2024
Proposal to erect a tent for a seasonal garden centre from April 15 to July 15 · Permit 21 117718 - Electromagnetic Locks · permit issued · issued May 6, 2020
Install maglocks on double doors. Connect to existing maglock power supply and control system. Connect to fire alarm manual pull station for local override. · Permit 20 114824 - Electromagnetic Locks · completed Apr 24, 2020
Proposal to install 5 maglocks on exit doors. Connect the maglock power supply to the base building maglock control system and the fire alarm manual pull stations of local override. · Permit 20 105489 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Apr 15, 2021
To erect and display one non-illuminated wall sign.***SUPERSTORE*** · Permit 18 205911 - Backflow Prevention Devices (Water only) · completed Mar 7, 2019
Premise isolation backflow preventor installation · Permit 18 267151 - Building work · completed May 24, 2019
Revision for new engineer taking responsibility of the drawings. · 2 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 17 268447 - Other Temporary Tents · completed Apr 4, 2018
Proposal for tent and shade structure for temporary garden center (April 15, 2017 - August 15, 2017) · Permit 17 131197
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 2 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 51 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
Special areas
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (73%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Maxswing Indoor Golf (amusement (arcade, billiards)), Fath Gta Cars (auto repair or garage), Tire & Shine Auto Repair (auto repair or garage), and 23 more.
All new business licences in York University Heights (26)
- Maxswing Indoor Golf · Amusement (arcade, billiards) · 1230 Sheppard Ave W · 3392 m · licensed Dec 15, 2026
- Fath Gta Cars · Auto repair or garage · 1275 Finch Ave W · 2656 m · licensed Nov 10, 2026
- Tire & Shine Auto Repair · Auto repair or garage · 1101 Finch Ave W · 1951 m · licensed Nov 5, 2026
- Auto Pluto · Auto repair or garage · 1300 Finch Ave W · 2667 m · licensed Nov 2, 2026
- Pho Mama · Restaurant or bar · 1325 Finch Ave W · 2812 m · licensed Oct 27, 2026
- Mac N' Wings · Restaurant or bar · 105 The Pond Rd · 2940 m · licensed Oct 26, 2026
- Tequila House Restaurant & Cantina · Restaurant or bar · 1270 Finch Ave W · 2562 m · licensed Oct 22, 2026
- Dong Hui BBQ Restaurant · Restaurant or bar · 4069 Chesswood Dr · 2968 m · licensed Oct 21, 2026
- Amp Motorsports · Auto repair or garage · 80 Toro Rd · 2866 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Coffee Time · Restaurant or bar · 3701 Chesswood Dr · 3202 m · licensed Oct 20, 2026
- Kibo - York Universe · Take-out or food shop · 4700 Keele St · 2781 m · licensed Oct 16, 2026
- Cafe Lina 12 · Restaurant or bar · 1270 Finch Ave W · 2562 m · licensed Oct 6, 2026
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 10, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
6 tickets in 2025 on Gerry Fitzgerald Dr between numbers 1 and 101: 5 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 1 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
Main street business area
DuKe Heights BIA, which includes this address. Business Improvement Areas are local business associations that run street events and improvements.
City of Toronto Business Improvement Areas, within 400 m.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 2,979 service requests came from postal area M3J, which includes 51 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr. The most common:
| Property standards | 159 | |
| Tree emergency clean-up | 155 | |
| Injured wildlife | 144 | |
| Potholes and road damage | 126 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 105 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 90 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
09Risks and environment at 51 Gerry Fitzgerald Dr
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 8 tests, Mar 18, 2014 to Nov 27, 2025
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: York University Heights
York University Heights had 28,255 residents in 2021. The median household income was $76,000, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 54% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 36% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 34% of workers commuted by transit and 4% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Pilipino, Filipino (6.3%), Spanish (5.1%) and Italian (4.6%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, up 1% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.6%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | North York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | +5% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | 0% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | +1% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | +2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, North York (the former City of North York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How York University Heights compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Nov 25: recycling and green bin. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre · councillor_pasternak@toronto.ca · 416-392-1371
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 12, 2026.